Producer · Photographer · Cinematographer

Stories in motion.

Cinematic photography, filmmaking and aerial work shaped by more than a decade behind the camera.

Selected work

A view from Hawaiʻi.

Natural landscapes, aerial perspectives, branded stories and real estate visuals crafted with a cinematic eye.

Featured film

Grounded in place.

Recent work explores the trails, ridges and coastlines of Oʻahu through patient camera movement, natural sound and an eye for scale.

Capabilities

From idea to final cut.

Creative direction and production experience across commercial, lifestyle, real estate and social media work.

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Cinematography

Direction, camera operation, lighting, drone work and visual storytelling.

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Photography

Real estate, product, lifestyle, events and branded content.

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Post-production

Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, color and motion graphics.

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Creative marketing

Campaigns, social strategy, branded content and team leadership.

Ryan Rice headshot
About Ryan

A creative leader with 10+ years turning ideas into clear, memorable visuals.

Based on Oʻahu, I bring together hands-on production, thoughtful editing and digital marketing experience to create work that connects with people.

Gear journal

Tools behind the story.

Search-friendly guides and field notes on cameras, lenses, drones and production gear. The journal supports the portfolio without overshadowing it.

Panasonic LUMIX S1II camera
Cameras · Panasonic LUMIX

Panasonic LUMIX S1II: why ease of use matters

Why I enjoy Panasonic, and a closer look at the S1II for photography and video.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro drone bundle
Drones · Buying guide

DJI Mini 5 Pro: a small drone with serious creative potential

A compact aerial camera for travel creators, with a closer look at the Fly More Combo Plus.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone with unfolded propellers
Drones · Professional production

DJI Mavic 4 Pro: a flagship drone for professional creators

A closer look at the tri-camera flagship and the Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2.

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Sigma 28–105mm F2.8 L-Mount lens
Lenses · L-Mount

Top L-Mount lenses: my Sigma 28–105mm F2.8 pick

My versatile Sigma zoom pick, plus four options for different shooting needs.

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Hollyland LARK M2 USB-C wireless microphone kit
Audio · Gear I use

Hollyland LARK M2: the wireless mic I use every day

Why I recommend this budget-friendly option for phone video, plus what to check if you also shoot with a camera.

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Delkin POWER SD memory card
Memory cards · Top five

Top 5 SD cards for photography and video: my ProGrade pick

My ProGrade pick for price and reliability leads five options, with V30, V60 and V90 explained.

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